Baek Hyunjin Proposes Bill to Apply Children's Safety Plans in Sports Facilities

"The Need for Detailed Guidelines for Children's Safety Is Growing Day by Day"

Baek Hyun-jin, Member of the People Power Party / Photo by Yoon Dong-ju, doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Geum Boryeong] A bill has been introduced that mandates the application of a 'Children's Safety Plan' in sports facilities.

On the 2nd, Bae Hyunjin, a member of the People Power Party, announced that she has taken the lead in proposing a revision to the "Act on the Installation and Use of Sports Facilities," which includes provisions requiring the establishment of a children's safety plan within sports facilities.

According to data received by Bae's office from the Korea Consumer Agency, a total of 4,682 children's safety accidents, including fatalities, occurred at sports and leisure facilities over the past 10 years from 2013 to July of this year. In the first half of this year alone, about 350 accidents were reported.

Rep. Bae stated, "As the frequency of indoor sports activities for children increases and outdoor activities are restricted due to COVID-19 and other factors, the need for detailed safety guidelines to protect children in various sports facilities is growing day by day."

She added, "It is incomprehensible that the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism's safety guidelines for sports facilities have not carefully considered children until now," and said, "The Ministry and the National Assembly will do their best to ensure safe sports activities not only for adults but also for our precious children."

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